The Return of Schiaparelli

Vintage enthusiasts certainly know the name Elsa Schiaparelli but since the wonderfully playful designer closed her fashion house in 1954, she is a relative unknown to many. Fortunately, that all may be changing now that her brand is being resurrected with designer Marco Zanini at the helm. The house of Schiaparelli showed its first collection in 60 years yesterday at Couture Fashion Week. Have you guys checked it out yet? What did you think? I love that Zanini captured Schiaparelli's whimsical spirit. Here are some looks from yesterday's couture show paired with some of my Schiaparelli favorites from the past.

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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Fall

 

As much as I love summer and all of its beer-soaked, sundress, food-cooked-on-the-grill glory, there is something quite comforting about fall. It's getting to be that time again where we go back to school, get back to reality, and bundle up with a cozy sweater and a latte. It's beginning to look a bit like fall at the La Poubelle Vintage HQ with some seasonal transition pieces trickling into the shop. Here are some of my favorites. [All images are linked]

La Poubelle Vintage Mobile Is Launching–And You're Invited!

After months of hard work I'm finally ready to launch the La Poubelle Vintage mobile shop! Come down and celebrate with us at 323 Franklin Ave, at Clifton Pl. in Bed Stuy Brooklyn this Saturday, July 13th! Stop by between 1 and 7 p.m. and you'll get the first official peek at the trailer, plus you'll get to shop all the stock I've been saving up. We'll also be grilling up hot dogs, serving free beer, and hooking you up with some awesome discounts! The event is open to the public so bring your vintage-loving friends and family along! Spread the word and RSVP with the official Facebook event!

P.S. The event got a shout out on Time Out NY, check it out here!

P.P.S. The trailer has come a looooong way! Check out updates here, here and here to see how our mobile shop has progressed!

Summertime Update

 Here's a peek at what's been trickling into the shop lately. I seem to be in a feminine mood lately with lots of pink and purple tones. All of these summer-ready pieces are in the shop now (images are linked).

Shop Update: Spring Brights

A shop update full of spring brights!  Images are linked.

Vintage Inspiration for Spring Style

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Even though the skies are gray and the streets are full of slush, I’m beginning to fantasize about spring, namely spring fashion. As usual, vintage is providing the inspiration, especially a little pocket of time in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. I especially love the looks like that don’t necessarily have the trademark crazy prints and cuts of the ‘70s, but are just well done classic pieces. I want to get back to this style of dressing and focus on simple fashion that fits perfectly. The photos below are a little Jane Birkin heavy as she is one of all-time favorite style inspirations. Most of these photos were pulled from Pinterest if you’d like to follow my pins!

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The Best of 2012

Last year, I had fun rounding up my favorite La Poubelle Vintage pieces from 2011 and so I decided to do it again for this year. As I’m nearing my 1,000th sale, I’m more grateful than ever to my lovely customers for supporting me along the way. Hopefully you’ll want to spend some time taking a trip down memory lane with me!

1. 1950s Wedding Dress

1950s Wedding Dress This year, the boyfriend of one of my best friends bought a house from an elderly woman. I helped him clean it out and of course, dig through all of the clothes. This was the lovely woman’s 1951 wedding dress, we even found her original wedding album with photos of her wearing the dress. This dress fit me like a dream so I was tempted to keep it but decided to set her free.

2. 1950s Blouse

 The very sweetest 1950s floral-print blouse.

3. 1920s Lingerie Set

 It is rare to find a complete lingerie set like this from the '20s so even though this had its flaws, it was still one of my favorite finds this year!

4. 1960s Gown 

 The print and asymmetrical cut of this 1960s gown blows me away!

5. Edwardian Corset Covers

These two Edwardian corset cover finds inspired me to learn more about what the cotton garments were actually used for.

6. 1960s Beaded Dress

This 1960s dress is perfection! And the woman who bought it wore it to her sister's wedding, yay!

7. 1970s Plaid Palazzo Pants

If these pants had fit me they would have been mine, all mine.


8. 1940s Paul Parnes Dress

The beading details on this 1940s Paul Parnes dress was something else!

9. 70s-Does-30s Dress

This dress had me perplexed for quite awhile, the styling and details are very 1930s but the print is likely from the '70s. Either way, the two decades mash up nicely in this cute little bicycle-print dress!

10. 1950s Fur Stole

This 1950s silver mink stole came from a family friend's mother. It was carefully cared for over the years and in amazing condition. I have never felt vintage fur that was so soft and supple!

11. Suzy Perette Cocktail Dress

Suzy Perette was one of the most sought-after dressmakers of the '50s and '60s. This buttercup yellow silk dress of hers is just lovely.

12. 1960s Lace Dress

This 1960s dress was sold to one of my favorite fashion bloggers, Ashley Ording of Fancy Fine!

13. 1940s Veiled Hat

I love this 1940s hat with pearl trim and a delicate mesh veil.

14. 1950s Satin Dress

Quite simply, a beautiful and lush 1950s dress.

15. 1940s Velvet Dress

A beautiful 1940s black velvet dress with white lace embroidery.

16. 1960s Dress

These days you see ombre hair and ombre nails, but how about a 1960s dress made from ombre silk chiffon!

17. Leather Coach Bag

Coach bags never go out of style and I love this pouch-style version.

18. Boho Cotton Dresses

I love this style of dress! I found these two sister dresses together and coincidentally, they both sold to the same person!

19. 1960s Satin Dress

I love the emerald green color and dramatic neckline of this dress.

20. Grenelle Estévez Dress

This dress also inspired me to learn about a new vintage designer, Grenelle Estévez. Similar to this dress, his designs were sleek and simple with interesting lines and cutouts.

21. 1960s Velvet Dress

Pretty much the perfect holiday party dress!

 And on that note, there are several of my favorites from this year that haven't sold yet including a 1970s Pucci dress,  a Mr. John felt fedora, a 1950s cobalt blue dress, and this 1940s cotton dress!